Social media personality Samiya Hijab has addressed online criticism following posts from her recent Umrah in Makkah during which she shared videos and photos from her time near the Kaaba. The digital creator known for her bold opinions and viral content has a significant Instagram following and often remains in the public spotlight.

While many followers praised her devotion critics accused her of seeking forgiveness for past controversies calling her Umrah hypocritical. Responding via Instagram Samiya emphasized that faith is personal and cannot be judged by others. She noted that both sinners and pious individuals visit Makkah to seek forgiveness and worship, stressing that divine mercy rather than human opinion guides believers.

Samiya also criticized cultural narratives suggesting people only turn to faith after wrongdoing highlighting that no one can know what is in another person’s heart. She urged followers to focus on their own spiritual journeys rather than policing others’ faith.

The response online has been mixed: supporters lauded her honesty and commitment to repentance during Ramadan while critics drew controversial comparisons to late internet personality Qandeel Baloch. Samiya’s statements underscore the ongoing debate over social media personal faith, and public scrutiny in the digital age.